HUmdinger…

Hello everyone. Welcome to my blog. Thank you for being here. I have some news to share, believe it or not, haha. I will be playing with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra this weekend. But, it gets better.

I am excited about it. But, am beginning to realize my potential as a player and musician. I love to play the violin and the viola. This particular gig will be on viola. And, that’s okay. Haha.

However, the news I am most excited about is what will come after this gig. I am planning on purchasing some equipment to pursue a dream of being a solo artist. I don’t know how much the violin or viola will be a part of this new endeavor. My feeling is that I will be a multi-faceted artist. Meaning, I will continue to play the violin and viola, but will also pursue this dream of being a solo artist that writes songs and what not.

What does this mean? It means I will be working on ways of expressing myself that are somewhat new and different. Many of you that know me know I have been writing songs for years. But, buying equipment seems to take my commitment to the medium to another level. Know what I mean?

I hope to be singing and writing new songs very soon. Once my equipment arrives, I will begin. Amen.

Some of you may be thinking, well, doesn’t Treasureblaze already have music on the digital platforms and what not? And you are right. But, Treasureblaze has never attempted to put on a live show, and that is what getting this equipment is all about. So, there’s the difference. Live shows will be possible for me as a solo artist. Not just recording myself and releasing my songs.

I’m stoked. If all goes well, who knows how far I can take this idea? My plan is to keep up the violin at least, maybe some viola as well. Also, I hope to continue teaching violin when it fits into my schedule.

Anyway, another thought. I look at classical musicians differently today than when I was going to school. I am noticing that the audience they perform for is, for the most part, well to do and has no concern for monetary issues. That’s great, for them. But what about your normal everyday person, do they have the money to go to a classical music concert? Maybe, maybe not.

Also, I am considering how much music I listen to and that for the most part, it is almost never classical. I look at other classical musicians and they can’t seem to get enough of listening to it, but I don’t fall in that category. I listen to rock, pop, hip-hop, etc. Many different genres, but not classical. Is this telling me something about my musical taste? Perhaps.

It’s a funny thing to love playing the violin, but not be accepted into most classical music circles for various reasons. Maybe it’s because I was in jail for a period of time. Who knows? Maybe it’s because most classical musicians don’t end up in jail at any point in their life. Who knows?

I feel that everyone is entitled to their own opinion and beliefs about life and how to treat others. I don’t feel connected to people in a way that is very rewarding. And, I feel, I’ve been hitting my head against a wall that is way too thick to get through. That said, farewell old acquaintances. Farewell.

We’re done.

I will see you on the other side of this disagreement. But remember, how you treat one another is important. I feel mistreated. Whatever.

Moving on.

As you can see, there’s a lot to making this decision to head in my own direction. Lots of failures and miscommunications.

But, I hold my head as high as anyone else, because I know I am loved and no one can take that away.

Have a good night,

Travis